# CBT, Simplified: Practical Tools to Reframe Your Brain with Anthony Verdino, LCSW – Episode 451 Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/behavioral-health-today-579034/cbt-simplified-practical-tools-to-reframe-your-brain-with-anthony-verdino-lcsw-episode-451 Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/behavioral-health-today-579034/cbt-simplified-practical-tools-to-reframe-your-brain-with-anthony-verdino-lcsw-episode-451.md Podcast: [Behavioral Health Today](https://stenobird.com/podcast/behavioral-health-today-579034) Published: 2026-06-11T14:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://behavioralhealthtoday.podbean.com/e/cbt-simplified-practical-tools-to-reframe-your-brain-with-anthony-verdino-lcsw-%e2%80%93-episode-451/ Audio file: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/mxwtw7grpb554fah/BHT_Anthony_Verdino74ufo.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/behavioral-health-today-579034/episodes/cbt-simplified-practical-tools-to-reframe-your-brain-with-anthony-verdino-lcsw-episode-451 Duration seconds: 2782 ## Resource You can’t control your feelings, but you can influence them by choosing your next thought and action. In this episode, host Peter Fenger sits down with Anthony Verdino, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and author of the new book, “CBT Simplified: A Simple Guide to Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”. Drawing from his extensive background in outpatient hospital settings and private practice, Anthony specializes in using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients of all ages build mental resilience and emotional stability. Together, Peter and Anthony demystify mental health by breaking down complex concepts into a practical, accessible toolkit. From breaking the cycle of procrastination and mastering assertive communication to reframing negative thoughts, this conversation offers compassionate strategies to help you regain agency, lean into your challenges, and build lasting resilience. For more information about “CBT Simplified: A Simple Guide to Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy” by Anthony Verdino, LCSW, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FHG24D7M For more information about Anthony Verdino, LCSW, please visit: https://www.anthonyverdino.com Connect with Anthony on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-verdino-lcsw-87a6806b ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/behavioral-health-today-579034/episodes/cbt-simplified-practical-tools-to-reframe-your-brain-with-anthony-verdino-lcsw-episode-451/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/behavioral-health-today-579034/cbt-simplified-practical-tools-to-reframe-your-brain-with-anthony-verdino-lcsw-episode-451.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.